PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gakus Amiga (ranked 23879 p4p, 23864 weight class) and Helen Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Amiga
vs
Salvacion

182 cm
26
160
39 - 56 - 6

182 cm
26
160
42 - 55 - 7

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 39 - 56 - 6, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gakus Amiga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 42 - 55 - 7, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helen Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Amiga moves in looking to clinch but Salvacion pushes him off.
Salvacion thinks about the counter body kick.

Amiga closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Salvacion wants to control but Amiga is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Salvacion is positioning himself well to prevent Amiga advancing to mount.
Salvacion wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga not doing much here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion works his way to full guard. Good work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Salvacion holds on and takes a little breather.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Salvacion dives in for a single leg takedown but Amiga sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Horrible takedown attempt by Amiga or perhaps it was just good defense by Salvacion, which made it look bad.
And Salvacion responds with a good body kick, but Amiga manages to step out the way in time.
Salvacion has a takedown stuffed.
Amiga thinks about countering with a body kick.

Salvacion gets caught flat footed, as Amiga shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Salvacion working a defensive guard here.
Amiga controlling from the top position.
Amiga has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Salvacion controlling the position.
Let's hope that Salvacion has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion being controlled here, momentarily.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gakus Amiga dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Amiga stuffs the takedown attempt from Salvacion. Salvacion gets slowly back to his feet.
Amiga throws a quick counter kick to the body but Salvacion avoids it.
Salvacion changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Amiga tries to avoid it but Salvacion manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Amiga to the ground. Amiga escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Salvacion misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Amiga was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gakus Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helen Salvacion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion leaves Amiga with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga goes for a double leg but Salvacion avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Salvacion continues to drive forward.
And Salvacion responds with a good body kick, but Amiga manages to step out the way in time.
Amiga tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Salvacion smiles and moves away.
Amiga fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Salvacion avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Salvacion leaves Amiga with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Salvacion will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Amiga jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Amiga tries to score a power double leg takedown but Salvacion sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Amiga somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Amiga throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Salvacion tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Amiga is in Salvacion's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amiga is fighting to break Salvacion's control of his arms but Salvacion is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Amiga controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga wants to control from the top but Salvacion keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gakus Amiga will probably get the nod.
That's time! Amiga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Amiga shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Amiga was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee asks Amiga politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Amiga prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salvacion keeping his opponent close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga throws a strike aimed at the side of Salvacion's head but Salvacion avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga taking a breather here.
Amiga trying to control the position but Salvacion is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Salvacion is looking for a sweep.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Salvacion looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Salvacion will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Amiga shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Salvacion pinned against the cage. Salvacion gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Salvacion replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Amiga blocks it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga tries to score a power double leg takedown but Salvacion sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Amiga somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Salvacion shoots in and gets a takedown into Amiga's guard.
Amiga wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Salvacion manages to pass to side control.
Helen Salvacion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gakus Amiga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Amiga wants to improve his position but Salvacion is controlling well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gakus Amiga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Amiga, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gakus Amiga!